article thumbnail

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

Plug-in 243
article thumbnail

Give credit where it’s due! Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme

EV Central

The Australian arm of the Korean auto giant wants increased reward for selling zero emissions vehicles in the form of ‘super credits’ so it can keep cheaper C02-emitting petrol and hybrid models in its showrooms longer. or 1.5 – and therefore subsidise CO2-emitting vehicles in the line-up. “So 2024 Hyundai 30 sedan Hybrid.

Hyundai 97
article thumbnail

EVs sold and registered in Uttar Pradesh between October 14, 2022 and October 13, 2025 will be tax-free

Electric Vehicles India

Earlier this week, the Uttar Pradesh government issued a long-awaited Government Order (GO) paving the way for the purchase of electric vehicles in the state to be exempted from road tax and registration fees. From 14 October 2022 to date, 3,997 electric vehicle owners in Agra have been charged taxes and registration fees.

Tax 95
article thumbnail

Electric company car tax explained

Drive Electric

The UK government slashed electric company car tax, instantly making EVs much more attractive for businesses and employees. Here we take a look at what company car tax is, what’s changed, and how it compares between different types of cars. What is company car tax? How much is company car tax? Company Car Tax bands.

Tax 95
article thumbnail

BMW CEO urging tax subsidies for electric vehicles in Germany to bolster sales

Green Car Congress

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is calling for tax subsidies in Germany to help meet the federal government’s target of having 1 million electric cars on the road in eight years. for example, the tax law.”.In In Europe, the EU Commission wants to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically. Financial Times Deutschland.

Tax 250
article thumbnail

Kia Niro EV specs, recapturing CO2, and electric-car support vs interest: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Scientists have discovered a way to recapture CO2 and recycle it into fuel. And Waymo's purchase of up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacific Hybrids could account for one-third of FCA's available consumer tax credits. Kia has revealed official specifications for the Niro EV.

CO2 103
article thumbnail

UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

Green Car Congress

AFV registrations consistent of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); battery electric vehicles (BEV); and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Given hybrid vehicles outsell battery electric vehicles by a factor of 2.5 Alternatively fueled vehicles (AFV) registrations rose by 34.8%

2017 210